Benjamin Nesbitt has been appointed as Director of Operations, Expanding Senior Leadership Team at Trilogy Hotels

Trilogy Hotels has appointed Benjamin Nesbitt as Director of Operations, commencing 1 July 2026.

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Nesbitt brings more than two decades of hotel leadership experience to the role, including over 10 years in general manager and senior operational roles across branded, independent, serviced apartment, and large-scale precinct environments. His career includes time with Accor, Frasers Hospitality, Meriton Suites, SKYE Hotels & Suites, Stamford Hotels & Resorts, and IHG, giving him a broad and well-rounded understanding of the operating models and challenges facing hotel teams across the sector.

Most recently, Nesbitt served as Precinct General Manager at Accor's Sydney Olympic Park Hotels, overseeing the Pullman, Novotel, and Ibis properties. In 2025, he was named Australian General Manager of the Year at the HM Awards, in recognition of his leadership, operational discipline, and commitment to delivering strong outcomes for teams, guests, and owners.

In his new role, Nesbitt will report to Grant Alchin, Chief Operating Officer at Trilogy Hotels. He will work closely with Trilogy Hotels’ general managers, owners and hotel leadership teams to provide operational support and strengthen hotel performance, serving as a key liaison with the Trilogy Hotels corporate office.

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Formed in 2023, Trilogy Hotels brings independent operational excellence to the hotel industry in Australia and New Zealand for investment-grade assets. Backed by the significant industry experience of each of its founders, Trilogy offers a new chapter of growth for the region’s hotel industry.